The Role of Cognitive Ergonomics in Interaction Design, Addressing Advances in HCI

Abstract

Cognitive Ergonomics has always been concerned with the cognitive and user aspects of using computer systems to operate and control production systems such as industrial installations, Air Traffic Control and office systems. The introduction of computer systems outside the traditional application areas poses challenges to Cognitive Ergonomics and we need to adapt our design approaches and practices to the newly emerging interaction techniques and the expanding application context of HCI systems. User centred and interaction design methods focus on the isolated use of the design product, even though that product will only be a part of a complete working environment or context of use. In this workshop, we invite researchers, educators and practitioners to reconsider the role of Cognitive Ergonomics within the design of HCI systems.